If you have a dental emergency, you will need to book an emergency appointment as soon as possible.
Your dental emergency could be a broken or infected tooth, severe pain, a knocked-out tooth or any other dental problem which needs to be addressed quickly.
Get an emergency appointment from only £100.
What counts as a dental emergency?
You should schedule an emergency dental appointment with your Riverdale dentist if you are
experiencing any of the following:
Pain, toothache, swelling or bleeding
Trauma (knocked, broken or lost teeth through accident or incident)
Recurrent mouth ulcers
Lumps or growths which appear on the face or neck, even if these are not painful
Broken teeth or lost fillings
Lost crowns, bridges or veneers
Broken or damaged dentures
Painful gums
These are not the only reasons you should book an emergency dental appointment, so be sure to
contact your Riverdale practice if you any worries you would like advice about or would like a dentist to check.
Emergency Appointment FAQs
How much is a private emergency dental appointment?
Costs for private dental treatment, including emergency dental care, can be obtained by contacting your local Vitality dental practice directly.
How quickly can I get an emergency dental appointment?
Most Vitality practices will offer same-day or next-day emergency dental appointments.
However, you should call your Vitality practice to book in advance.
What should I do if I have knocked a tooth out?
If a tooth is knocked out, keep the tooth or fragment safe, ideally in milk and contact your local Vitality practice ASAP.
Can I book an emergency dental appointment out of hours?
Vitality Dental does not have the capacity to book emergency appointments out of hours.